"A
society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall
never sit in." ~Greek proverb

"We can complain
because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses."
~Abraham Lincoln

"No two gardens are
the same. No two days are the same in one garden." ~Hugh Johnson

"Gardening is civil
and social, but it wants the vigor and freedom of the forest and the outlaw."
~Henry David Thoreau

Welcome

William A. Smith planted over 250 varieties of trees on the land he called
Robin Hill. He and his wife Mary, son George and daughter Marion built the manor
house on the hill. Marion Smith lived there for most of her 90 years, tending
the gardens, watching the birds, and welcoming guests. Now the next generation
is developing Robin Hill as a place where people can come to learn, enjoy the
trees, conduct research, and appreciate nature.

The Smith family always welcomed visitors, and that has not changed. Anyone
who respects this wonderful place is welcome to enjoy it whenever they like. We
ask that you park only in paved areas, and leave everything as you found it;
some of the plants and trees are fragile, and many of them are rare or exotic.
As our plans progress, more information on the plants of Robin Hill will be
available.

Our Mission

To protect and improve the Robin Hill Nature Preserve in Lyndonville, New
York;

To provide opportunities for scientific research at the Preserve; and

To provide educational programs to the general public to enhance their
understanding of
and appreciation for their local environment.

Contact Information

The Robin Hill Foundation is a non-profit educational foundation incorporated
in the state of New York.